As the episode begins, Constable Tom (John Leigh) arranges a search for Ike (Alex Tarrant) and the others. He tells them about the missing individuals and gives them orders. Arlo (Benson Jack Anthony) and Lindsay (Manon Blackman) are ordered to help prepare food for the searchers. George (Erik Thomson) decides to stick around for Shay (Melina Vidler), despite Jan (Bridie Carter) being in labor. Hannah (Cian Elyse White) goes out on a boat to search for her family members. During this time, Big Mac (Peter Elliott) tries to hide the news from Jan. Woody (Rick Donald) and Tracey (Emma Leonard) agree to keep their engagement a secret for the time being. They also find Zac’s tackle box on the beach.

George and Shay search around, but come up with nothing. Jan gets in touch with George. She tells him to get there as quickly as possible. Siouxsie (Olivia Tennet) arrives and joins Shay, so George can be with Jan. Billy (Reon Bell) tells Katie (Anna Jullienne) about the SS Steadfast and its crash many years ago. He believes that history could point them into the right direction. Fiona (Michelle Langstone) tells George that he would make a great father. George tries to get his vehicle out, but it is blocked. Tom agrees to let him drive the police car. Billy tell the others that Ike and the others might be at Hangman’s Bay. They refuse to listen to him. Arlo believes that he might be onto something. They agree to investigate the area together.

Shay and Siouxsie search together. Siouxsie tries to convince Shay that they’ll be fine, but Shay doesn’t want to listen. Ollie (Henry Beasley) arrives with his drone. He agrees to help. Siouxsie, Shay and Ollie search together. Gloria (Jackie van Beek) calls George. She tells him that she has three possible headlines for the paper. She also insists that she will be leaving soon. She doesn’t say why. Katie speaks with Fiona about the SS Steadfast. They head to the museum to investigate the crash. Arlo and Billy find life vests. Billy slips off of the edge and gets stuck on a nearby ledge. Arlo goes for help. Siouxsie tries to convince Ollie that Shay loves Ike. She encourages him to stay away from Shay. Hannah and Wood head towards Hangman’s Bay. Fiona and Katie do the same.

Arlo finds Katie and Fiona. He tells them about Billy’s situation. Fiona radios backs to Tom and gives him an update. Shay and the others head for Hangman’s Bay. Siouxsie stays with Ollie and the drone. George finally makes it to the hospital. He is introduced to the nurse, Chloe (Sophia Johnson). He also learns about the twins. George tells Jan all about Ike, Zac and Steve. Zac (Rob Kipa-Williams) and Steve (Mark Ferguson) show up. They tell the others how Ike saved Steve by giving up his life vest. Shay believes that Ike may be gone forever. Arlo tries to convince her otherwise. Jan passes out and is rushed to surgery. Billy is saved from the ledge. Ollie’s drone finally finds Ike’s body. Siouxsie goes for help. Ike is pulled ashore and saved.

Shay refuses to leave his side. Steve and Zac arrive at the hospital. George tells them about Jan’s situation.

 

800 Words Review

I generally enjoy 800 Words. It isn’t the best series ever, but it is usually fairly enjoyable. This episode was okay, but very predictable and annoying. It was pretty clear that nobody was going to die. After all, we couldn’t let the annoying relationship between Ike and Shay end so soon. At least Arlo and Billy made the episode interesting. Woody and Tracey’s relationship should also be fun for a little while. However, the Ike and Shay relationship is getting old very, very quickly. Someone should have died to make the series at least realistic.

The episode wasn’t a total bust, but it wasn’t memorable either. A 6 out of 10 is deserved. Catch up with previous recaps of 800 Words now.